Switchgear Assembly Supervisor

ESS Metron•Quinte West, ON

9d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Switchgear Assembly Supervisor will champion a safety-first culture and oversee assembly operations. This role involves reviewing production orders, preparing assembly schedules, coordinating manufacturing activities, and ensuring products meet specifications. The supervisor will also inspect equipment, analyze electrical schematics, track labor and production output, conduct performance evaluations, and train employees on proper techniques and standards. Effective inter-departmental communication is crucial for supporting production, testing, and shipping operations.

Requirements

Electrical Technology degree or Journey-level experience with 5+ years in electrical manufacturing/switchgear assembly and prior supervisory experience.
2–3 years hands-on Epicor ERP (Kinetic or V10) experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of Low/Medium Voltage switchgear construction and UL standards
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
Familiarity with busbar fabrication/installation, electrical clearances, and calibrated torque tools.
Clear communicator of technical instructions to diverse teams; able to perform electrical load, torque, and production data calculations.
Strong real-time problem-solving skills with high attention to detail in component placement and wiring accuracy.

Responsibilities

Champion a Safety-First culture at all times.
Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department for assembly operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Prepares assembly schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
Inspects equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. Sets up work cells for maximum efficiency and initiates any necessary changes in work cells to accommodate fluctuations in staff quantities.
Analyze electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production schedules to determine assembly sequencing.
Track labor hours and production output; hold team members accountable to time-per-operation and performance expectations.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and resolve interpersonal conflicts to maintain a positive work environment.
Responsible for effective and complete training and mentorship of employees, i.e. proper wiring techniques, minimum spacing requirements, hardware stack-ups, busbar handling and torquing, component layout, and UL compliance.
Coordinate with Lead personnel to ensure seamless transitions between mechanical assembly and electrical wiring phases.
Provide clear and effective inter-departmental communication in support of production operations, testing and qualification evolutions, and shipping of customer products.